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Donald Cameron Walker 1916 - 1943

Donald Cameron Walker of Ontario Canada was born on March 6, 1916 in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District County, ON to Robert Walker and Ethel May Cameron. Donald Walker died at age 27 years old on December 2, 1943 in Northallerton, North Yorkshire County, England United Kingdom, and was buried at Harrogate (stonefall) Cemetery Sec. C. Row F. Grave 12. in Canada.

Donald Cameron Walker
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March 6, 1916
Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District County, ON, Canada
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December 2, 1943
Northallerton, North Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom
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  • Introduction

    The 27 year old, only son of Robert and Ethel May (Cameron) Walker of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to him, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up his own life that others might live in freedom.
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    March 6, 1916
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    Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District County, ON Canada
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Donald Cameron Walker was born on March 6, 1916 to parents Robert Walker and Ethel May Cameron. His mother Ethel was born on February 4, 1884 in Bexley Township, County of Victoria, Ontario, Canada. She grew up in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. On March 23, 1915 she married Robert Walker in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada. She passed away on December 11, 1966 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. His father Robert was born on September 22, 1886 in York, Toronto Ontario and grew up in Toronto City, Ontario, Canada. Both of his parents were born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada. He was a Methodist and worked as a brick layer in Ontario. He married Ethel on March 23, 1915 and after her death in 1966 he re married to Nellie Ragnhild Edwardson (1904–1993) on January 17, 1969 in Echo Bay, Algoma District, Ontario. He passed away a few years later on January 16, 1971 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Donald was born in Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canada and grew up in Tarentorus Township, Algoma West, Ontario, Canada. He was a flying officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, stationed in the United Kingdom in World War II, dying in battle at the age of 27. He was originally buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Donald was reburied in Greenwood Cemetery, Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada. Information on the location of Harrogate Cemetery: The town cemetery is on the south east side of Harrogate, Yorkshire. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission's plot is in the southern part of the cemetery. To reach the cemetery from Harrogate, go along the Harrogate/Wetherby road (A661) to the junction with the A59. The cemetery is signposted at this junction. This cemetery contains war graves of both world wars. The large majority of the war burials occurred during the 1939-45 War. Nearly all are airmen, two-thirds of them belonging to the Canadian forces. Many of these men died in the Military Wing of Harrogate General Hospital. Of the many airfields established in Yorkshire during the War, a number were situated in the vicinity of Harrogate. Such were the R.A.F. station at Harrogate itself, and those at Linton-on-Ouse, Tockwith, Rufforth and Marston Moor. Nearly all the Canadians buried here belonged to No. 6 (R.C.A.F.) Bomber Group, whose headquarters were at Allerton Park. All the stations controlled by this Group were in the area north of Harrogate in the Vale of York, the largest base having its headquarters at Linton-on-Ouse. During the early months of the war a piece of land was set aside by the local authorities for service war burials near the north-west corner of the cemetery. This group of war graves is in Sections 20E and 21E within the northern boundary. In July 1943 the Air Forces Section was opened at the north-eastern corner of the cemetery, where men from airfields in Yorkshire and the north-eastern counties were brought, most of whom died in the great bomber offensive on targets in Germany.

  • Early Life & Education

    Donald, a Canadian, attended McKinley Public School District (Jefferson Intermediate) from 1923 - 1930. From 1930 - 1935, he attended Sault Ste Marie High School and graduated.

  • Military Service

    Donald Walker served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot and earned the rank of Flying Officer. His service number was j/25527.

  • Professional Career

    Originally an apprentice in a pharmacy, Donald later joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and became an Air Bomber.
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Donald Cameron Walker - Buried Treasure III
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01/20/2015
Donald Cameron Walker - Buried Treasure III
If you've been following our story you'll know that, recently while metal detecting I discovered the missing Sterling Silver Birks Memorial Bar of an RCAF Pilot who lost his life overseas during the Second World War.

Today I was granted the extraordinary privilege of reuniting Officer Donald Cameron Walker's lost Memorial Bar with his Memorial Cross, presented to his mother nearly 72 years ago.

THIS is why I dig holes in the dirt!
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02/01/2015
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02/18/2015
You are a kind and thoughtful being.........
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Donald Cameron Walker - Buried Treasure II
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01/14/2015
Donald Cameron Walker - Buried Treasure II
On July 6th, 2014 while metal detecting in Northern Ontario Canada, I was given the privilege of recovering a lost Sterling Silver Royal Canadian Air Force Birks Memorial Bar presented to the family of a fallen soldier during the Second World War.

72 long years later, I'm honoured to finally introduce you to:

Flying Officer Donald Cameron Walker.

The 27 year old, only son of Robert and Ethel May Walker of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to him, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up his own life that others might live in freedom.

Please join with me in my new found duty to ensure that his name not be forgotten.

Update // After nearly seven months of research, we have officially made contact with a surviving family member via Ancestry.com.

Officer Walker's Memorial Bar will likely be displayed along side his medals, as originally intended, at his local Royal Canadian Legion for all to enjoy!

Thank you so much for following along with us on this incredible adventure!
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Donald Cameron Walker - Buried Treasure
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12/27/2014
Donald Cameron Walker - Buried Treasure
On July 6th, 2014 while metal detecting in Northern Ontario Canada, I was given the privilege of recovering a lost Sterling Silver Royal Canadian Air Force Birks Memorial Bar presented to the family of a fallen soldier during the Second World War.

71 long years later, after nearly six months of research, I'm honoured to finally introduce you to:

Flying Officer Donald Cameron Walker.

The 27 year old, only son of Robert and Ethel May Walker of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to him, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up his own life that others might live in freedom.

Please join with me in my new found duty to ensure that his name not be forgotten.‪
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Donald Cameron Walker - Death Certificate
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12/31/2014
Donald Cameron Walker - Death Certificate
A photo of the Registration of Death for Donald Cameron Walker. December 2nd, 1943.
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12/20/2014
On July 6th, 2014 while metal detecting in Northern Ontario Canada, I was given the privilege of recovering a lost Sterling Silver Royal Canadian Air Force Birks Memorial Bar presented to the family of a fallen soldier during the Second World War.

71 long years later, after nearly six months of research, I'm honoured to finally introduce you to:

Flying Officer Donald Cameron Walker.

The 27 year old, only son of Robert and Ethel May Walker of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to him, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up his own life that others might live in freedom.

Please join with me in my new found duty to ensure that his name not be forgotten.‪
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